IAOP To Compile The Global Outsourcing 100: The World’s Top Outsourcing Service Providers

LaGrangeville, NY, —The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) announced today that it is compiling the first-ever ranking of the world's top outsourcing service providers – The Global Outsourcing 100. This list, devoted to both today's leaders and tomorrow's rising stars from across all segments of the outsourcing industry, will be unveiled in a special advertising feature in the April 3, 2006 issue of FORTUNE® magazine.

Each company selected for The Global Outsourcing 100 will be recognized with its company name, a statement of its services, distinguishing characteristics, and website address. In addition, more than 25 sub-lists are being created. Sub-lists are based on services provided, industries served, and geography. These sub-lists will be used throughout 2006 in other special advertising features and in publications of IAOP.

“The growth in outsourcing has created both large, recognized global leaders, as well as rising stars who may become the global leaders of tomorrow,” says Jag Dalal, world-renowned outsourcing expert and leader of the customer-based evaluation team. “It is great to see the resources of IAOP and one of the world’s top business magazines being combined to recognize them.”

“The Global Outsourcing 100 is an important part of IAOP’s mission to improve outsourcing outcomes by setting the standard for excellence that customers, providers, and advisors can trust,” added Mike Corbett, IAOP’s Executive Director.

Applications are being accepted now through December 1, 2005. For more information and to apply go to www.globaloutsourcing100.com.

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global standard-setting association and advocate for the outsourcing profession. IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org.

Contact: Kim Maneeley, Director, Communications, International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), +1-845-452-0600 ext.104 or kim.maneeley@outsourcingprofessional.org.